Looking for the best ice skating rink in Philadelphia? Look no further than our top pick, voted by Metro Philly’s Best readers. Our winner provides the perfect spot to experience the thrill of gliding across the ice.
2024: Philadelphia Voted Penn Ice Rink Best Ice-Skating Rink!
Penn Ice Rink
3130 Walnut Street
(215) 898-1923
Located on the University of Penn campus, the 60,000-square-foot arena has a beautiful backdrop of the city skyline. The Ivy League school’s house for hockey Alumni from the Class of 1923 formed the group “Friends of Pennsylvania Hockey,” and leaders organized the largest class donation in university history. Inside, the lower concourse includes eight locker rooms and various event rooms. The NHL-size ice hosts adult leagues, public skating sessions, learn to skate USA programs, and school and social group skates and fundraisers. They’ve even hosted traveling NHL teams for practice! Parties with private party rooms can also be booked.
2023: Philadelphia Voted Blue Cross RiverRink Best Ice Skating Rink!
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S Christopher Columbus Boulevard
(215) 925-7465 – delawareriverwaterfront.com
Ice skating has long been one of the world’s most underrated pastimes. It’s accessible and enjoyable for nearly all ages, a great way to get some exercise in a fun manner, a perfect date activity, and is greatly affordable for nearly all budgets! Anyone in Philadelphia looking to add more ice skating to their life needs to frequent Blue Cross RiverRink. Located just off of the Delaware River with a perfect view of Benjamin Franklin Bridge, there is no better place to enjoy the Philadelphia outdoors. With plenty of different theme nights and activities, the fun never ends at RiverRink!
2022: Philadelphia Voted Rothman Ice Rink Best Ice Skating Rink!
Rothman Ice Rink
1 S 15th Street
(215) 440-5500 – centercityphila.org/parks/dilworth-park
A day outside on Rothman Ice Rink is like starring in an urban fairytale. Whirl around in musical ecstasy on a spacious skating rink in Dilworth Park. Come dusk you enjoy a visual feast from the glow of twinkling lights and pink hues highlighting our town’s architectural treasure of City Hall. This is the heart of downtown, postcard picture perfection with a Ferris wheel in the vicinity, a lively scene of shoppers walking through the pop-up market, and everyday events happening especially at holiday time. Few visitors can pass by without stopping in at this enchanting place. Stop at a food joint and watch the families moving about. Affordable skating tickets make the activity accessible to everyone and you can book online in advance. Little and big kids, beginners, and experienced, and adults of all ages skate at ease in swirls and whirls and athletes use the rink to practice to impress the rest of us.
2021: Philadelphia Voted Blue Cross RiverRink Best Ice Skating Rink!
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S Columbus Blvd
(215) 925-7465 – wriverrink.com
Your fancy crossover will impress onlookers because people-watching is practically a sport here as much as skating. The popular Penn Landing fixture of Blue Cross RiverRink against the bridge backdrop at the Delaware Riverfront attracts beginner and seasoned gliders. Visitors love to watch athletes show off some skate tricks, and beginners can be seen confidently practicing their blade balance on a smooth surface that never gets too crowded. A carnival-like vibe at the waterfront rink is as enjoyable for families as it is for a date or meeting up with friends. Whether you bring your own pair of skates or rent on-site, enjoy the sport while experiencing a repertoire of lively music traffic-free, thanks to rink helpers who help to keep the flow intact!